Hi! I’m Hayley,
I'm a small business owner and a mum of two who has always had a huge love for animals.
Growing up with animals in the family home and seeing them as part of the family is what really taught me the respect I have for all living beings, and by the time I was 7 I was doing voluntary work at local sanctuaries.
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It had always been my dream to have an animal sanctuary of my own, where I could take in and love all animals that needed a safe place to call home.
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Hakuna Matata Animal Trust came about after me having 2 pet pigs, that through their breeding had numerous health problems. When they passed away it spurred me on to finally make my dream a reality and to help other pigs and animals that would have otherwise been destroyed or sent off for slaughter.
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We are a new, small animal sanctuary, that only became official earlier this year (2023), but we have already given safe haven to 6 pigs, 2 sheep, 2 rabbits, 2 gerbils, 5 feral cats and a cockerel.
With the help of volunteers and donations we hope to eventually expand and be able to take in many more animals over years to come!
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Edit: Hi, I'm Kaci and I'm helping my mum create this website so she can share this incredible journey with you all. I'd like to also put in a word, albeit without her knowing, and say that there is no one more loving and gentle natured than my mum. These animals honestly couldn't be in better hands. I remember hearing my mum talk about this dream of hers while I was growing up and couldn't be more proud and happy for her that she has achieved this. Thank you all for your support to this beautiful sanctuary.
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If you hover on the About tab, you can then click on further tabs to find out more about the animals.
